Jess Hotter, The Kiwi Nailing the World of Freeride
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
Emma and Tennille chat to Jess Hotter, New Zealand's 'Athlete of the Year' and first Kiwi to ever win a Freeride Championship. On the discussion table is the sport of Freestyle skiing, Jess's upbringing on NZ's north island, how the Free Ride World Tour works, her tips for getting yourself on the tour, her fave places in the world to ski and much more ..read more
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Beaver Creek and Vail, Colorado
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
Emma and Tennille chat to Craig Heaydon, based in Colorado USA about Beaver Creek and Vail Snow Resorts. We discuss how to deal with high altitude resorts, the 7 bowls of Vail, access in and out of Vail from other resorts and areas, how to do Vail on the cheap and tips to get the most out of your visit to Colorado. We discuss the progression of ski racers from young school-aged racers to nationals level. Craig shares tips to parents to support ski racer kids' dreams, differences between the US and Aussie ski racing culture and much more ..read more
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How To Choose a Season Pass
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
Emma and Tennille help you narrow down important factors to consider when buying a season pass (Epic pass, Mountain Collective and the Ikon pass). They prioritise each factor, pointing out features commonly overlooked. They clarify blackout dates, buddy passes and currency issues. Tennille recommends road trips to maximise a season pass if travelling through USA or Canada is something you'd like to do. Emma looks at Japan and Europe through the season pass lens. They add their commentary about the 'ski pass economy', what they like and don't like, where they think resorts are headed and much m ..read more
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Look out! Aussies hit the the world of Bobsled
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
Bree Walker is Australia's Olympic Bobsled athlete. She chats to Emma and Tennille from her base in Beijing's Olympic Village, earlier in 2022. She discusses the bobsled and monbob events, her training regime and her very infectious can-do attitude when giving up is not an option.   ..read more
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'Adrenajen' Australia's most Passionate Snow Kiter
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
We chat to Jennie Milton, aka Adrenajen about her passion for adrenaline sports, including snow kiting. She talks us through how to learn, what gear you need, where to go, her love for Alaska, the snowkiting community and more ..read more
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Whistler Blackcomb
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
Emma and Tennille chat to international airline pilot, Jason Robinson about visiting Whistler Blackcomb (Canada). The layout of the town, logistics for getting around and getting to Whistler, meals in and around the mountain, best spots for apres, best ski runs for families, the weather, chairlifts, kids activities, what to do if not skiing or snowboarding and much more ..read more
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The future of the Australian Snowies
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
Emma and Tennille chat with Snowy Mountains Magazine editor, Steve Cuff about the future of the Australian snow resorts, the government's plans for Jindabyne's Special Activation Precinct and how the resorts and the national park plan on ironing out some of the region's problems. Part of the discussion is the snow retail industry, tips of choosing the right snow gear, current and past snow publications, snow photography and more ..read more
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Weather Forecasting with Reggae Ellis
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
Emma and Tennille chat with industry icon, Reggae Ellis during 2021. We learn about weather forecasting, how accurate the forecasting is and the forecasting technology. Reggae talks about raising a family in Thredbo village, the snow sports retail industry, mountain watch , the surf industry, Chillfactor magazine and more ..read more
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Trekking 12 Snow Resorts of Australia For a Worthy Cause
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
Emma and Tennille chat to Huw Kingston as he sets off for an epic 600-700 Alpine Odyssey, ski touring across the Snowy Mountains from Victoria to NSW. The chat takes the audience to get to know the 12 snow resorts Huw will visit, the food drops and logistics of camping in the snow solo for extended periods of time and The Yarning, the indigenous charity Huw is raising funds for and why ..read more
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Sam Tait. Choosing Adventure and Success
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by Tennille Southcombe & Emma Wilson
3d ago
Sam Tait is an Australian professional snow athlete. He talks with Emma and Tennille about: His motorcycle accident paralysing him from the waist down. All the moments of synchronicity that led him from accident to professional athlete instead of choosing a completely different path. His mindset, the choice not to seek a mentor and what motivated him to edge towards his goals. Mastering the sit-ski for the first time (and all about this incredible state-of-the art machine on snow), the role cross-fit played in Sam's fitness journey, different pathways to professional sport for young injured pe ..read more
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